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MK51 DFZ

2001 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,428 mi
Last recorded136,428 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 DFZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 136,428 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 121,617 miles

o/s/f/lower susp arm rear bush starting to split

engine manigment light on

n/s/r/lamp cracked

o/s/f wiper blade worn

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to metal fuel pipes

Fail 23 Aug 2012 121,617 miles

Centre Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine manigment light on

n/s/r/lamp cracked

o/s/f wiper blade worn

o/s/f/lower susp arm rear bush starting to split

rear exhaust bracket broke

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to metal fuel pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking outer walls

engine light illuminated on dash

Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking outer walls

engine light illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2010 98,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 98,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 88,386 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 80,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear half shaft in ner seal slight leak

Pass 28 Dec 2006 70,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 60,500 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade worn

How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?

Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,355
Registration plate lamp not working 1,261
position lamp(s) not working 1,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,111
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MK51 DFZ is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Tribute fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 2,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK51 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK51 DFZ registered?

MK51 DFZ is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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